Singapore Events 2015

Singapore International Festival of Arts

Date: 26 June to 21 September 2015Venue: Various VenuesWebsite: http://www.sifa.sg/Description: For a whole month, Singapore celebrates the arts with a smorgasbord of theatre, dance and music performances. Organized and managed independently by the Arts House Limited, the Singapore International Festival of Arts (SIFA) brings together the best of local and international artists in the form of quality works in theatre, dance and music, and aims to inspire diverse audiences through great artistic experiences.

Singapore International Festival of Arts

Date: 26 June to 21 September 2015Venue: Various VenuesWebsite: http://www.sifa.sg/Description: For a whole month, Singapore celebrates the arts with a smorgasbord of theatre, dance and music performances. Organized and managed independently by the Arts House Limited, the Singapore International Festival of Arts (SIFA) brings together the best of local and international artists in the form of quality works in theatre, dance and music, and aims to inspire diverse audiences through great artistic experiences.

Communic Asia 2016

Date: 2 June to 5 June 2015Venue: Marina Bay SandsWebsite: http://www.communicasia.com/Description: The rising size of mobile workforce and increasingly complex user demands, coupled with the proliferation of connected devices has made this industry more dynamic than ever. It has also blurred the line between work and personal time as seen in the rise of mobility driven innovations such as smart living solutions, wearable technologies and many more. At CommunicAsia2015, the latest innovative technologies from Big Data, Business Analytics, Cloud technologies, IoT, to Zigbee will be unveiled. These advances are poised to change the way we live and work.

28th Sea Games 2015

Date: 5 June to 16 June 2015Venue: Various VenuesWebsite: https://www.seagames2015.com/Description: The Southeast Asian Games will once again return to Singapore in 2015, after a 22-year long hiatus. Awarded the bid by the Southeast Asian Games Federation (SEAGF) in November 2011, the 28th SEA Games will be held from June 5 – 16, 2015. Previously hosting the Games in 1973, 1983 and 1993, Singapore’s fourth time hosting the games is especially significant to the republic as it celebrates its 50th year of independence in 2015. This presents Singapore with the perfect opportunity to reinforce regional peace and friendship with its regional neighbours. The Singapore SEA Games Organising Committee (SINGSOC) believes the mid-year dates will provide ample opportunities for everyone to be part of Games, not only sports enthusiasts. The 28th SEA Games looks set to be a 12-day fiesta.

Singapore International Festival of Arts

Date: 26 June to 21 September 2015Venue: Various VenuesWebsite: http://www.sifa.sg/Description: For a whole month, Singapore celebrates the arts with a smorgasbord of theatre, dance and music performances. Organized and managed independently by the Arts House Limited, the Singapore International Festival of Arts (SIFA) brings together the best of local and international artists in the form of quality works in theatre, dance and music, and aims to inspire diverse audiences through great artistic experiences.

Dragon Boat Festival

Date: 20 June 2015Venue: Bedok Reservoir and Kallang RiverWebsite: http://www.yoursingapore.com/festivals-events-singapore/cultural-festivals/dragon-boat-festival.htmlDescription: It seems odd to think that the colourful Dragon Boat Festival has its roots in patriotism and politics. But one of the most enduring legends associated with this celebration tells the story of Qu Yuan, an incorruptible minister of state during the Warring States era of China. Once a trusted advisor, he was banished by his emperor due to political intrigue and in despair, threw himself into the river and ended his life. Because he was well-loved by the common folk, fishermen started to beat their oars against the water in a desperate attempt to stop the man-eating fish in the river from devouring his body. Others threw cooked rice wrapped in leaves into the water, in the hope that the fish would eat them instead. This resulted in today’s dragonboat races and the dumplings – two of the most distinctive aspects of the festival today. The stories have fused well with the tradition of Chinese fishermen using dragon-shaped boats to appease river ‘dragons’, which evolved into a sport during the Han dynasty. Today, many features of the ancient races remain intact, from the long and narrow boat shapes to the prows painted with dragons’ heads to the drums which set the pace for the rowers. In Singapore, a festive atmosphere rules as participants pull furiously on their oars, leaders beat their drums, flags are waved and spectators cheer on their favourite teams.

Singapore Food Festival

Date: July 2015Venue: Various VenuesWebsite: http://www.yoursingapore.com/festivals-events-singapore/annual-highlights/singapore-food-festival.htmlDescription: Come July, be prepared to battle the hungry hordes. This is the month of the Singapore Food Festival, when the entire city turns out in force for this celebration of eating. And that’s saying something for a country renowned the world over as a foodie capital. Into its 21st year, this popular event is a fixture on the culinary calendar with its wide range of gastronomic experiences.

Singapore International Festival of Arts

Date: 26 June to 21 September 2015Venue: Various VenuesWebsite: http://www.sifa.sg/Description: For a whole month, Singapore celebrates the arts with a smorgasbord of theatre, dance and music performances. Organized and managed independently by the Arts House Limited, the Singapore International Festival of Arts (SIFA) brings together the best of local and international artists in the form of quality works in theatre, dance and music, and aims to inspire diverse audiences through great artistic experiences.

Fashion steps out @ Orchard

Date: 10 April to 24 May 2015Venue: Orchard RoadWebsite:http://www.orchardroad.org/fso/events/Description: Get those cameras out, style watchers. Fashion Steps Out @ Orchard is a fun-filled six-week extravaganza that shows off the latest fashion trends from around the globe, in the heart of Orchard Road. Since its debut in 2010, this annual highlight has been on every fashion fan’s to-do list. This is when the Orchard Road shopping belt celebrates the Spring/Summer fashion season with local and international brands, as well as exciting events and shopping promotions.

Asia Fashion Exchange

Date: 13 May to 17 May 2015Venue: Orchard RoadWebsite: http://www.asiafashionexchange.com.sg/Description: Returning this May with a host of exciting new initiatives, Asia Fashion Exchange (AFX) brings together Singapore’s key fashion events, covering all aspects of the fashion industry, from consumer events and trade shows to industry dedicated talks and talent development programmes. Happening from 13 to 17 May, Singapore’s premier fashion event takes on a new course this year, claiming the iconic name Singapore Fashion Week (SFW). Building on eight successful editions as a consumer-centric fashion festival, SFW broadens its scope to include thought-leadership and industry development initiatives.

Beauty and the Beast Musical

Date: 21 March to 19 April 2015Venue: Marina Bay Sands – Grand TheatreWebsite:http://goo.gl/fgbhTtDescription: ’Beauty and the Beast’ is a familiar tale, presented in grand Disney style, with life lessons that are as relevant today as they were when the first version of the fairytale was published in France in the 1700s. You find yourself singing along, mouthing the dialogues and staring in wonder at the grand sets and costumes. The Broadway musical, to celebrate its 20th year, is playing at Marina Bay Sands’ MasterCard Theatres, as part of an international tour that will travel to 12 countries.

Beauty and the Beast Musical

Date: 21 March to 19 April 2015Venue: Marina Bay Sands – Grand TheatreWebsite:http://goo.gl/fgbhTtDescription: ’Beauty and the Beast’ is a familiar tale, presented in grand Disney style, with life lessons that are as relevant today as they were when the first version of the fairytale was published in France in the 1700s. You find yourself singing along, mouthing the dialogues and staring in wonder at the grand sets and costumes. The Broadway musical, to celebrate its 20th year, is playing at Marina Bay Sands’ MasterCard Theatres, as part of an international tour that will travel to 12 countries.

Fashion steps out @ Orchard

Date: 10 April to 24 May 2015Venue: Orchard RoadWebsite:http://www.orchardroad.org/fso/events/Description: Get those cameras out, style watchers. Fashion Steps Out @ Orchard is a fun-filled six-week extravaganza that shows off the latest fashion trends from around the globe, in the heart of Orchard Road. Since its debut in 2010, this annual highlight has been on every fashion fan’s to-do list. This is when the Orchard Road shopping belt celebrates the Spring/Summer fashion season with local and international brands, as well as exciting events and shopping promotions.

World Street Food Congress

Date: 8 April to 12 April 2015Venue: Open Grass Field at Tan Quee Lan StreetWebsite: http://www.wsfcongress.com/Description: You haven’t earned your foodie stripes until you can say you’ve tried street food from Malaysia to Mexico, and of course, Singapore. So, if you fancy a few days eating your way around the world’s best comfort fare all in one place, the 1 week World Street Food Congress in Singapore is right up your alley. Not only does the Congress bring together the best of food artisans, from carts to trucks, it also features a Dialogue and conference about preservation and possibilities of this popular food culture. The World Street Food Awards are also accorded at this event.

World Gourmet Summit

Date: 14 April to 25 April 2015Venue: Various venuesWebsite: http://www.worldgourmetsummit.com/wgs2015/main.phpDescription: Time to cleanse your palates, gourmands. The annual World Gourmet Summit is a fresh take on food festivals, with its focus on top-notch wining and dining.

Christmas Wonderland

Date: 29 November to 1 January 2015Venue: Gardens by the BayWebsite:http://goo.gl/fgbhTtDescription: Experience a magnificent feast for your senses this Christmas at the Gardens, with the spellbinding Luminarie light sculptures from Italy and a European-style Festive Market!